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The spectacular English Riviera Airshow will return the last weekend in May. Make a weekend of it and stay over to explore all that the English…- Paignton Festival (formally Torbay Carnival) takes place at the end of July/early August.
- The Devon Train of Lights is an illuminated festive spectacle guaranteed to wow new and returning visitors of all ages.
- In September every year, England's Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses.
- From 14th-22nd June, 2025, the English Riviera Walking Festival will take over the Bay once more. Join us as we discover the hidden treasures from…
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Dates
- From:
- 29 May 2026to31 May 2026
Address
Paignton Green, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AGPaignton
Dates
- From:
- 29 May 2026to31 May 2026
The naturally inspiring sky of the English Riviera is ready to host the Bays flagship event.
From Friday 29 May to Sunday 31 May 2026, the skies above the Bay’s stunning natural amphitheatre will once again come alive with some of the world’s…
Type
Type:
Air / Air Show
Dates
- From:
- 29 Nov 2025to30 Dec 2025
Address
Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6AFTelephone
01803 555872PAIGNTON
Dates
- From:
- 29 Nov 2025to30 Dec 2025
The multi award-winning Christmas experience and the UK's first ever steam train of lights! The Christmas Train of Lights is now the must-see event in the South West festive calendar and of course the 2025 show will capture the magic of our previous…
Type
Type:
Christmas
Dates
- From:
- 9 Oct 2025
Address
Mercure Hotel, 22-25 Esplanade Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BQTelephone
01803 229421Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 9 Oct 2025
Bringing Creativity & Locally Landed Seafood Together at the Mercure
Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening that blends coastal artistry with the flavours of the sea, hosted by acclaimed local artist Emma Carter Bromfield (also known as the Burgh…Type
Type:
England's Seafood FEAST
Dates
- From:
- 15 Mar 2026
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 15 Mar 2026
Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back…
With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation – and a pretty glitchy, off-brand simulation at that – and the approaching watershed of the AI Singularity looming like a weirdly pixelated…
Type
Type:
Comedy
Dates
- From:
- 20 June 2026
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3FHTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 20 June 2026
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes? In his brand new tour show ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and…
Type
Type:
Comedy
Dates
- From:
- 8 Oct 2025
Address
Cantina Kitchen and Bar Paignton, Youngs Park Road, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BUTelephone
01803 525377Goodrington, Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 8 Oct 2025
PART OF ENGLAND'S SEAFOOD FEAST 2025
Meet for an informal swim at Goodrington North Sands (swimming at your own risk) before enjoying an evening of inspirational talks, all with a swimming and environmental theme. Hosted by Matt Newbury, one of the…
Type
Type:
England's Seafood FEAST
Dates
- From:
- 26 Sept 2026
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 26 Sept 2026
Two shows in one night from two cult musical comedy films!
Described as ‘absolutely amazing’ and ‘truly authentic’ and featuring a full LIVE band, The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience relives the story lines of both classic films…
Type
Type:
Music
Dates
- From:
- 11 Nov 2025to16 Nov 2025
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 11 Nov 2025to16 Nov 2025
7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story.
Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical in London and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway, this smash hit show shares the incredible…
Type
Type:
Theatre
Dates
- From:
- 24 Oct 2025Open 18:30 - 19:30
Address
Paignton Pier, The Esplanade, Paignton, DEVON, TQ4 6BWTelephone
+447747839405Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 24 Oct 2025Open 18:30 - 19:30
Glow up your bike and join us for a fun, easy ride around Paignton, finishing in Torquay for an optional social.
This autumn we are taking action to be noticed despite the dark.
Groups up and down the country are runing events as part of Cycling…
Type
Type:
Free Event
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